MESA

Because MESA is a state-funded program, there are specific requirements to be eligible to become a MESA scholar:

1. You must be enrolled at Foothill College.
2. You must be planning to major in a STEM discipline - this includes such majors as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, math, physics, and related majors (like biochemistry, computer engineering, etc.). 
3. You must be planning to transfer to a four-year college to pursue a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline after your time at Foothill
4. You must be eligible for financial aid through a variety of avenues. We'll help you figure this out!
5. You must be what MESA calls "educationally disadvantaged" - this could mean you are a first generation college goer or your high school fell into a certain graduation and math performance rate. We'll help you figure this out!

Even if you don't meet all these requirements, we have a larger community within MESA and SLI, and we hope you can get involved!

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So what do you get out of being part of MESA? 

• Invitation to join the MESA Summer Institute.
• A direct line to the MESA staff team who are ready to support you in your academic path at Foothill
• A community of MESA scholars who are supporting each other in the learning journey
• Access to academic workshops and tutoring customized for MESA Scholars
• Free academic supports like textbook vouchers, laptop and wifi hotspot loaners, free learning materials, and more
• Field trips to local companies, conferences, and transfer campuses

We are here to help YOU succeed in what can be a tough uphill climb!

In the meantime, you can check out these other MESA programs that are affiliated with some of the local community colleges in this part of California. 

• MESA Mission College
• MESA College of San Mateo
• MESA Skyline College